Here is the complete pharmaceutical overview for:
💊 Riboflavin Tablet 10 mg
(Vitamin B2)
✅ DESCRIPTION
Riboflavin is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin essential for energy metabolism, cellular function, and redox reactions. It acts as a precursor to flavin mononucleotide (FMN) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD), coenzymes important in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
⚖️ COMPOSITION
- Each tablet contains:
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) … 10 mg
- Excipients … q.s.
🧪 NATURE
- Solid oral dosage form
- Usually a yellow to orange tablet, may discolor urine
- Odorless or slightly bitter taste
📌 USES
- Treatment and prevention of riboflavin deficiency
- Management of:
- Angular cheilitis, glossitis, seborrheic dermatitis
- Mouth ulcers
- Anemia (as supportive therapy)
- Migraine prophylaxis (higher doses often used)
- Support in malabsorption syndromes or alcoholism
🌟 ADVANTAGES
- Vital for cellular energy production
- Supports healthy skin, eyes, and nerve function
- May reduce frequency/severity of migraines
- Very well tolerated at therapeutic doses
⚠️ PRECAUTIONS
- No known toxicity at recommended doses
- High doses may cause bright yellow urine, which is harmless
- Use cautiously in dialysis patients — may require supplementation
❌ CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Known hypersensitivity to riboflavin or any excipients
💢 SIDE EFFECTS (Rare)
- Urine discoloration (yellow/orange)
- Mild diarrhea or increased urination (at high doses)
- Allergic reactions (very rare)
💊 DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
- Adults: 5–10 mg/day for deficiency
- Higher doses (up to 400 mg/day) used under supervision for migraine prevention
- Best taken after meals to improve absorption
📦 PACKING
- Strips of 10 or 15 tablets
- Blister packs or bulk bottles for hospitals
- Clearly labeled with dose and expiry
🧊 STORAGE
- Store at below 25°C
- Protect from light, as riboflavin is light-sensitive
- Keep in a dry place, away from children